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WHAT IS THE GOVERNMENTS ROLE IN HEALTHCARE? HOW DOES THE GOVERNMENT IMPACT HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS? The Government plays a significant role both as a regulator and provider of healthcare services in the united states. The Government's main responsibility is to ensure access to affordable and quality healthcare services. The Government invests in medical research to advance scientific knowledge, develop new treatments, and improve public health outcomes (Stabile 2014). Agencies such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH) fund research projects and conduct studies to address various health issues. The Government also sets standards, regulations, and policies to ensure the safety and quality of healthcare services. It establishes licensing requirements for healthcare professionals and facilities. Regulatory bodies such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) oversee the safety and effectiveness of drugs and medical devices. The Government impacts healthcare organizations by regulating their operations and financial practices. Healthcare organizations must comply with government regulations and standards to receive funding. Healthcare organizations benefit from government funding and subsidies, which help them to provide services to uninsured or underinsured individuals. Government regulations such as the Affordable Care Act can also affect the ability of healthcare organizations to provide quality care and control costs. How does health insurance impact healthcare delivery? Healthcare insurance plays a significant role in healthcare delivery by enabling insured people to access medical services they might not be able to afford. Insured individuals can, therefore, seek timely medical care leading to early detection and treatment of illnesses. Health insurance impacts healthcare delivery by determining reimbursement rates for medical services. Insurance

companies negotiate payment rates with healthcare providers depending on the insurance plan (Farrell et al.,2020). On the other hand, the lack of health insurance can have a negative impact on healthcare delivery. Uninsured individuals may delay or forego necessary medical care due to financial difficulties, which can lead to serious health complications and higher healthcare costs in the future. They may also have limited access to healthcare services as some providers may provide limited services to the uninsured compared to insured individuals. How can we reduce the number of uninsured people while maximizing quality and access and minimizing costs? Reducing the number of uninsured people while maximizing quality and access and minimizing costs in the United States healthcare system is a complex challenge. Some strategies can be implemented to make it easier. Implementing a public option which could be a Government-run health insurance plan to compete with the private insurers. This would make more uninsured individuals insure themselves since it's cheaper compared to private insurance. Expanding Medicaid eligibility. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) provided for Medicaid expansion, but some states have not yet adopted it. Expanding Medicaid eligibility would provide coverage to more low-income individuals and families, leading to more insured individuals and introducing Universal Health Coverage to ensure everyone has access to essential healthcare services. This would reduce the number of uninsured individuals and provide a baseline level of coverage for all. REFERENCES

Stabile, M., & Thomson, S. (2014). The changing role of government in financing health care: an international perspective. Journal of Economic Literature , 52 (2), 480-518. Farrell, C. M., & Gottlieb, A. (2020). The effect of health insurance on health care utilization in the justice-involved population: United States, 2014–2016. American journal of public health , 110 (S1), S78-S84.

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